Books in the Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics: series

International migration and urbanization are potential solutions for stabilizing the global economy and bolstering local and regional economies. However, if unregulated, they can also put market stability at risk and cause new social problems in both developed and developing countries. This title takes a close look at the impact of urbanization and international migration on the global economy.

Presents the latest scholarly information on the role of socio-economics in sustainable development initiatives. Featuring coverage on a variety of topics and perspectives including social economy innovation, cultural management, and social networking, this publication is designed for researchers, policy makers, and academics.

A reference source for the latest perspectives on the performance and evaluation of National Promotional Banks (NPBs) within European economic contexts and their impact on social welfare. This volume features relevant coverage across innovative topics, such as funding, productivity, and financial structure indicators.

Presents the latest scholarly research on social, political, and environmental variables that affect the ability of developing countries to reach an equal standing in the global economy. Highlighting theoretical foundations, critical analyses, and real-world perspectives, this book is designed for researchers, analysts, professionals, and upper-level students.

Focuses on practical experience and theoretical models for popularizing the concept of social entrepreneurship as a critical element of economic growth. The volume emphasizes the ways in which social entrepreneurship benefits developing regions, small and medium enterprises, and low-income communities.

Presents the latest research on the dynamics of transitional economies and how certain obstacles can disrupt the effectiveness of the transition process. Highlighting the value of trade incorporation at the national and international levels, this book is ideally designed for researchers, professionals, government officials, policy makers, and upper-level students.

Focuses on interdisciplinary perspectives concerning the social, environmental, and economic spheres of sustainability science. Emphasizing economic models, as well as mitigation policies and practices from various regions of the world, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, policy makers, government officials, and corporate leaders.

Addresses the difficulties and challenges of the regulatory environment in South Asia. This research-based publication outlines the apparent issues and resolutions as these developing nations transition into global economic players. This is an excellent resource for policy makers, researchers and students.

The global economic crises of recent years have offered some sobering lessons, compelling economists, political scientists, and policymakers to reconsider traditional theories regarding the cultivation of developing nations. This title empirically explores the relationship between a number of variables, including consumer confidence, private-sector performance, and governmental regulation.

Challenges current economic theory, targeting the way gender is often used for economic gain or increased market share. It features chapters that combine the concepts of gender theory, sociology, and economics and cover topics including economic equality, gender bias, the history of gender economics, industrial creativity, and the impact of social connectedness on life satisfaction.

Many countries now run their economies based on sustainable economic structures to improve production models and overall living conditions. This title discusses the implementation of environmentally friendly models in contemporary economies, as well as the development and evolution of such strategies in recent years.

In an age of rising environmental concerns, it has become necessary for businesses to pay special attention the resources they are consuming and the long-term effects of the products they are creating. This title provides the latest empirical research findings on how sustainable development can work not just for organisations, but for the global economy as a whole.

Addresses the inequity of developed and developing nations from the bottom up through an exploration of current literature, specific case-studies, and data-based recommendations for new crisis indicators. It explores such topics as the Greek debt crisis, electronic banking, and financial crises in developing economies.

This reference promotes a better understanding of payment systems and encourages progress on enhancing the safety and efficiency of payment systems. It is a valuable tool for academics and researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, relevant parties of authority and central banks, and professionals in payment business who need a complete understanding of payment systems.

Discusses methods and techniques that make financial administration more efficient for professionals in economic fields. Featuring relevant topics such as mean-variance portfolio theory, decision tree analysis, risk protection strategies, and asset-liability management, this publication is ideal for academics, students, economists, and researchers.

Financial markets around the world can affect each other in a matter of seconds as financial information systems are programmed to buy or sell stocks and financial derivatives automatically when activated by sudden changes in global market trends and conditions. Information Systems for Global Financial Markets: Emerging Developments and Effects offers focused research on the systems and technologies that provide intelligence and expertise to traders and investors and facilitate the agile ordering processes, networking, and regulation of global financial electronic markets. How these systems work to manipulate, move, and provide intelligence to the stock market is still a mystery to many students, and it is the intent of this book to provide real-world cases and examples that can unveil these systems to business students interested in financial trading, the dynamics of financial electronic markets, and the tactical technologies that facilitate the trading process and trading decisions.

Presents academic research on the diffusion of new information and communication technologies for social progress. Highlighting a comprehensive range of topics such as financial inclusion, manufacturing, and workforce development, this book is designed for academics, professionals, policy makers, graduate students, and practitioners interested in economic and social developments.

Presents scholarly research on the socio-economic dynamics of unemployment and the development of new policies to assist in regulating the global labour market. Highlighting innovative approaches and relevant perspectives, such as outsourcing, trade openness, and employment protection, this publication is designed for policy makers, professionals, practitioners, graduate students, and academics.

Presents the latest scholarly research on the importance of information asymmetries and uncertainties and their effects on the overall regulation of financial industries. This publication features extensive coverage on a wide range of perspectives, such as financial reporting standards, investor confidence, and capital flows.

Focuses on the consequences and determinants of the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), which has remained an important issue in international accounting. This timely publication brings to the forefront issues related to the political and economic influences and impacts of IFRS in addition to providing a platform for further research in this area.